Yesterday the City of West Memphis lost 2 of their finest, Officer Bill Evans and Sgt Brandon Paudert (son of the Police Chief, Bob Paudert), in a senseless shooting during a routine traffic stop.
A second shootout occured in the West Memphis Walmart parking lot shortly thereafter, resulting in the death of both suspects (45 year old Jerry Kane and his 16 year old son Joseph) as well as injuries to 2 more of West Memphis' finest, Crittenden County Deputy Chief W.A. Wren and Crittenden County Sheriff Dick Busby. Please say a prayer for all families involved. It is still unknown why the suspects opened fire during the traffic stop.
A fur-baby needs your prayers as well. A female black lab inside the suspect's van was also shot and killed, but the male lab seen on video jumping out of the van has survived his injuries (shot multiple times in the leg and stomach) and is recovering from surgery at the West Memphis Animal Shelter/Humane Society. The surviving dog has been named Valor in honor of the slain officers. He will be needing a foster home to recuperate in if anyone would like to help.
More information on this tragic event can be found by clicking the link below
http://www.wmctv.com/Global/category.asp?C=4192&nav=menu59_1
About Me
- Woof Connections
- We are two passionate animal lovers who are trying to make a difference in the lives of the forgotten pups in the mid-south. We try to network with legitimate rescues to help us place desperate pups in loving, indoor homes and are always looking for more "doggy partners". My husband, Kevin, and I (Allie) have helped rescue pups for nearly 5 years now and hope someday to make an even bigger difference.
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